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Master of Business Administration

The New way To MBA

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Take charge of your future.

If you have career, leadership or salary growth goals, a Flinders MBA is for you.

You'll gain tech-first skills in business, marketing, financial management, leadership, people management and economics, preparing you for the future of work - and the world.

Our MBA courses are shaped and led by esteemed industry leaders, who will bring industries 4.0 and 5.0 to life beyond just concepts.

With extensive industry insight, future-focused topics and up to 36 weeks of hands-on industry experience, you'll have the skills and connections to hit the ground running.

Meaningful, real-world experience: internships placements and projects

Learning in a real business setting is highly valued by employers and students alike, and we’ve built our MBAs around it. Flinders University is well-connected to industry, so our range of internship, placement and project opportunities are the best way to fast-track your career.

TLDR: Every topic of our MBA gives students a chance to work directly with industry. They will learn theory while practising it.

Build your network while you study

Be prepared for the future of work and learn the new skills needed to work in Australia and beyond. Alongside course topics, you’ll learn the soft-skills necessary for Australian workplaces. Including in-depth skills development, you’ll gain an understanding of culture, language, industry networking and collaboration.

TLDR: Fast-track your career in Australia by working with industry. Learn invaluable skills to get you ahead, and meet your future networks while you study.

Specialised study options for
in-demand careers 

Advance your career, broaden your pathways and explore future industries with MBA Specialisations: Business Analytics, Marketing, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management or International Business.

TLDR: Learn from industry specialised academics with a wealth of personal and professional connections. Be guided by current, and lived career experience to maximise your success. 

 

Flexible: time, speed, start date

Our MBAs are highly flexible and can fit into the busiest of lives. With three study periods across the year, you can balance the topics you study in a way that suits you, and finish your course in as little as 12 months. There are no exams in our MBA courses – making it easier than ever to fit study into your life.

TLDR: Speed up with a 1 year MBA, or take the full 2 years. Choose to start over 3 intakes – February, July, or October – and no exams. 

No. 1 in Australia
 for postgraduate employment.

(QILT 2021 Graduate Outcomes Survey - longitudinal)

No. 1 in SA
 in Business & Management for skills development, student support and teaching quality.

(The Good Universities Guide 2022 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

No. 1 in Australia
 in Business & Management for overall educational experience.

(The Good Universities Guide 2021 (postgraduate))

Choose the right MBA for you.

MBA
Future Business

Duration: 1 year

This is the fastest way to complete an MBA.

With three study periods to choose from, you set the pace. You’ll graduate with skills that will see you embracing leadership roles in international organisations, social enterprises, governments and not-for-profits.

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MBA
Industry Focused

Duration: 2 years

Make waves in the industry with this two-year course.

With a total of up to 36 weeks of industry experience through Work Integrated Learning and other programs, you’ll have the chance to build networks that are second to none, and develop leadership skills that can’t be learned from a textbook.

Learn more

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MBA
Specialisations

Duration: 2 years

Dive deeper into the world of Business with our suite of MBA Specialisations.

Choose from specialisations including Business Analytics, Marketing, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, Finance or International Business. Whether you want to advance your career, change industries or explore future models, these courses are perfectly suited to the those wanting to finesse their skills.

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Flinders’ business graduate Nicho Teng was selected as a finalist in the 2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, one of just five applicants chosen from South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Mr Teng credits his success with a solid education in business tax, commerce and accounting received at Flinders, together with help from mentors and friends.

“How did I get to where I am today? I had to learn to think big, to go beyond. I had to learn to become my own boss. I had to learn to challenge the system and to change the world,” says Nicho. “And where did I get all this knowledge from? Flinders University.”

Nicho Teng
Flinders Business, China

“I firmly believe that business can make the world a better place.

I became an international student, a library assistant, and a CPA student ambassador. I met a lot of people and took every opportunity I had.

I took my chances and contacted one of the big players operating in the industry where I wanted a career. Today I’m an associate financial provider at Perpetual. I had to learn to think big, think beyond. I had to learn to be future-focussed. I had to learn to build my worth. And where did I get all this knowledge from? Flinders.”

Prabhat Mehla
Flinders Business, India

“Learning at Flinders is both exciting and a mind opener at the same time.

The lecturers are informed and have great experience in the outside world – making learning exciting as we learn about the financial market in classes. Flinders has provided the opportunity to interact with industry players in South Australia through forums organised by the business school; this allows me to understand class work from a real-world perspective which is so important.”

James Nijiru
Flinders Business, Kenya

Flinders’ business graduate Nicho Teng was selected as a finalist in the 2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, one of just five applicants chosen from South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Mr Teng credits his success with a solid education in business tax, commerce and accounting received at Flinders, together with help from mentors and friends.

“How did I get to where I am today? I had to learn to think big, to go beyond. I had to learn to become my own boss. I had to learn to challenge the system and to change the world,” says Nicho. “And where did I get all this knowledge from? Flinders University.”

Nicho Teng
Flinders Business, China

“I firmly believe that business can make the world a better place.

I became an international student, a library assistant, and a CPA student ambassador. I met a lot of people and took every opportunity I had.

I took my chances and contacted one of the big players operating in the industry where I wanted a career. Today I’m an associate financial provider at Perpetual. I had to learn to think big, think beyond. I had to learn to be future-focussed. I had to learn to build my worth. And where did I get all this knowledge from? Flinders.”

Prabhat Mehla
Flinders Business, India

“Learning at Flinders is both exciting and a mind opener at the same time.

The lecturers are informed and have great experience in the outside world – making learning exciting as we learn about the financial market in classes. Flinders has provided the opportunity to interact with industry players in South Australia through forums organised by the business school; this allows me to understand class work from a real-world perspective which is so important.”

James Nijiru
Flinders Business, Kenya

Master of Business Administration

Future Business

Duration: 1 year

This is the fastest way to complete an MBA.

With three study periods to choose from, you set the pace. You’ll graduate with skills that will see you embracing leadership roles in international organisations, social enterprises, governments and not-for-profits.

Learn more

Master of Business Administration

Industry focused

Duration: 2 years

Make waves in the industry with this two-year course.

With a total of up to 36 weeks of industry experience through Work Integrated Learning and other programs, you’ll have the chance to build networks that are second to none, and develop leadership skills that can’t be learned from a textbook.

Learn more

Master of Business Administration

Specialisations

Duration: 2 years

Dive deeper into the world of Business with our suite of MBA Specialisations.

Choose from specialisations including Business Analytics, Marketing, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, Finance or International Business. Whether you want to advance your career, change industries or explore future models, these courses are perfectly suited to the those wanting to finesse their skills.

Learn more

Led by a business innovation & tech-expert

Carla Dias Wadewitz in Digital Transformation Lab

Carla Dias Wadewitz
MBA Director

With over 20 years experience working in start-ups and cutting edge technological movements, meet your MBA director. 

Carla has spent 20 years working with companies and start-ups across Europe, Australia, US and Asia and has lectured in Entrepreneurship at some of Europe’s top business schools.

Supporting their development in diverse areas such as:

  • Health and Nanotech
  • Manufacturing 
  • FinTech
  • Energy    
  • Industry 4.0
  • Retail and tourism

Leveraging her passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, Carla also delivers national and international industry entrepreneurial programs to founders, start-ups and SMEs, which have contributed significantly to the ongoing development of the South Australian and Australian entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Carla also worked for 10 years in investment banking (Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance & M&A) acquiring a deep knowledge of finance and entrepreneurial finance. Her global experience was further strengthened when Carla consulted with the United Nations (FAO) for international funding frameworks and with the South Australian Government with her vast knowledge of finance and strategy, advising on private equity and venture capital deals.

Why study an MBA at Flinders University?      

Technology is rapidly evolving, and new skills are needed to solve the challenges facing the world today and in the future. Our MBAs have been designed with the future in mind, and to prepare you with the knowledge and experience needed to thrive in tomorrow’s world.

Our MBAs are highly flexible and can fit into the busiest of lives. With three study periods across the year, you can balance the topics you study in a way that suits you, and finish your course in as little as 12 months. There are no exams in our MBA courses – making it easier than ever to fit study into your life.

Flinders University consistently ranks highly when it comes to student support. In fact, it’s number one in South Australia for exactly that – as well as the number one university for teaching quality and student to teacher ratio*. We’re proud of our supportive, student-centred learning environment, because we know it achieves better outcomes for our students.

*Good Universities Guide 2020

Wave goodbye to two-week internships that come to an end when you’ve just memorised the names of everyone in your office. With an MBA from Flinders, there are more opportunities to get up close with industry in meaningful ways – including specialised entrepreneurship programs, internships, projects and placements. Depending on the MBA you select, you could be working closely with industry for up to 36 weeks.

It’s the combination of a rewarding degree, student focussed learning and a safe (yet exciting) city which has led to a truly happy international student experience for Sai.

"The quality of education is top notch and the teachers are highly qualified with vast experience in their domains, bringing a wealth of information and knowledge into the classrooms. They are very inline and in touch with the industry and have designed the whole curriculum accordingly.”

Sai Manoj,
Flinders Business, India

Reem Al-Othmany's Story. 
Flinders Business, Saudi Arabia

“I never just wanted the degree – I received a complete experience at Flinders University.”

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Reem Al-Othmany's Story. 
Flinders Business, Saudi Arabia

“I never just wanted the degree – I received a complete experience at Flinders University.”

"I remember my first day at university; I never felt like an outsider. Flinders has an inclusive friendly culture, and it was nice to meet people from other cultures.

There is lots of support for students, they have been very supportive; they will assist you with whatever you need. The amount of development workshops in specific research areas and academic English language courses that are available free for students and free of charge is unbelievable.

There was financial support for students affected by the pandemic, or who lost their part-time work. That was amazing.

I was looking for a complete experience; not just a degree and then leave.

I wanted to go somewhere I had never been, something different, and I found that in Adelaide. It's a city that is very suitable for students, there are heaps of activities, events, and festivals. The people are nice and friendly, I feel like people are cool calm, and collected in Adelaide.

It would take me days to share my Flinders experience, but in one word I would describe it as 'unique'. It has exceeded my expectations in every possible way."

"I remember my first day at university; I never felt like an outsider. Flinders has an inclusive friendly culture, and it was nice to meet people from other cultures.

There is lots of support for students, they have been very supportive; they will assist you with whatever you need. The amount of development workshops in specific research areas and academic English language courses that are available free for students and free of charge is unbelievable.

There was financial support for students affected by the pandemic, or who lost their part-time work. That was amazing.

I was looking for a complete experience; not just a degree and then leave.

I wanted to go somewhere I had never been, something different, and I found that in Adelaide. It's a city that is very suitable for students, there are heaps of activities, events, and festivals. The people are nice and friendly, I feel like people are cool calm, and collected in Adelaide.

It would take me days to share my Flinders experience, but in one word I would describe it as 'unique'. It has exceeded my expectations in every possible way."

"The MBA provided a much more intimate experience. Classes were held in a boardroom- style setting where we debated issues, raised questions and shared ideas. The learning environment was much more aligned with what you experience in a workplace.”

Evan Lucas, Head of Strategy at InvestSMART, says his Flinders University MBA opened doors to an incredible career.

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Frequently asked questions

It’s a new way to MBA. These exciting, fresh courses at Flinders University are innovative, flexible and highly engaging – if you’ve been considering an MBA, now is the time, with multiple to choose from that can be tailored to your life and goals.  

The classes will be held at our campus in the Adelaide CBD, where our building overlooks the lovely Victoria Square.

Yes, in many ways. Not only will it help you to build your networks, improve your confidence and knowledge, and give you access to sought-after industry experience, but salaries for MBA graduates tend to be higher than for those with just a Bachelor’s Degree.  

To view the admission requirements for the MBA, refer to the Handbook. Generally speaking, you’ll either need to hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an approved tertiary institution or the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (which can be accessed by proving prior work experience).

There are alternative pathways that will help gain you entry into an MBA without an undergraduate degree. Click here to find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.

You can apply through Flinders International application portal, Study Link – by clicking here.

This can vary based on your circumstances and the topics you study. View the Handbook to find out more detailed information. We also have a range of international scholarships available – click here to discover your eligibility.

Yes, definitely! The topics and specialised industry entrepreneurial programs within the courses will provide you with invaluable content about starting your own business, and the industry, student and alumni networks you’ll establish during the course will help prepare you to launch your own venture.

You can also choose from six MBA specialisations: Business Analytics, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, and Marketing.

This can vary based on the MBA you select to study, but all of our MBA courses offer generous exposure to industry and opportunity, through placements, internships and specialised industry entrepreneurial programs. Of the courses, the MBA Industry Focused offers the most exposure to industry (up to 36 weeks).

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Last Updated: 18 Mar 2022

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